American clocked 9.95 seconds to win 1968 Olympic finalHines also had NFL career and world record stood for 15 years
American sprinter Jim Hines, the first man to break the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres, has died aged 76.
Hines clocked 9.95 seconds when winning gold in the 100m at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, a new world record which stood for 15 years. He also won gold for the USA in the 4x100m relay, while his winning time in the individual event remained an Olympic record until 1988. His death was announced on the Olympic Games’ official website on Monday.
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